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    Webcam in w3j???

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by fxguy, Aug 30, 2006.

  1. fxguy

    fxguy Notebook Enthusiast

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    How come it seems there is no webcam in the w3j? The a8j has it but seems to be an inferior model?
    Will the w3j have it when they are released with core 2 duo's???
    Thanks!
     
    fxguy, Aug 30, 2006
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    There is no space on the Bezel for it.

    The W3 Chasis will NOT change, so there is no camera on it, and will never have one, unless they change the bezel itself.

    The A8jm is not inferior, but only, relatively, and only to some not to all, is the build materials, the A8's are plastic-composite materials base, while the W3 chassis is Carbon Fibre-composite and brushed aluminum.
     
    coriolis, Aug 30, 2006
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  3. mythless

    mythless King of Pies

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    Yeppers, to get the "good stuff" somethings must be sacrificed. Anyways, the cameras on these laptops aren't the greatest, but I guess if it comes with one its a bonus.
     
    mythless, Aug 30, 2006
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    shadow85 Notebook Evangelist

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    I think for most user, the web cam isnt important.
     
    shadow85, Aug 30, 2006
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  5. silverwolf0

    silverwolf0 Notebook Evangelist

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    Its cool that they started integrating useful gadgets such as a webcam. Hopefully they dont' go for cheap and have shoddy ones with microphones that barely pick up anything. I hate that. Handfree headsets are lame also. Its suppose to be the wave of the future, no cords!
     
    silverwolf0, Aug 30, 2006
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  6. Swatkins

    Swatkins Notebook Consultant

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    Meh, if the webcam is so essential, then spring for an external one. You can get one of much higher quality than the ones built into the bezel.

    Sure it's a nice feature to have it integrated, but if you're in love with the W3 chassis then don't let the lack of a webcam deter you.

    Cori's got it right, if the chassis ain't changing, then there won't be a webcam on any upcoming W3 models.
     
    Swatkins, Aug 30, 2006
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  7. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yeah, pfft my S96J has a webcam and it sucks, if your really gonna use one get an external clip on.
     
    usapatriot, Aug 30, 2006
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  8. Aryding

    Aryding Notebook Consultant

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    Having a built in webcam in the W3J would make it a larger notebook then it already is. If you look at the size of the W7J in comparison you notice that the extra .8 inches doesn't much affect the overall size of the W3J. I don't think the W3J will be getting any drastic changes like this for a very long time, if ever.
     
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  9. mythless

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    lol I was waiting for people to say that the webcam sucks, and it usually does. I agree, if you really need one get an external one. Better picture quality and can have free range movement.
     
    mythless, Aug 30, 2006
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  10. ProfessorChaos

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    actually I find that the webcam in my A8Jm isn't bad at all...it's almost on par with my logitech quickcam 4000.
     
    ProfessorChaos, Aug 30, 2006
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  11. IdeaDirect

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    Sounds like you would be an excellent candidate for the V1J
     
    IdeaDirect, Aug 31, 2006
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  12. lmychajluk

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    Webcams don't typically have mics at all, and many laptops (including the W3j) already have built-in mics.
     
    lmychajluk, Aug 31, 2006
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  13. silverwolf0

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    Yeah I didn't mean they had to have one stuck right on the webcam, just any mic in general that requires no cords and just plain talking towards the screen. My old inspiron 2500, budget in may ways, had a killer mic and it recorded room level sound with room level volume. I havent' seen that anymore. They always skimp on the parts that i really like. Saves them, what, $1?
     
    silverwolf0, Aug 31, 2006
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